Off Brand Batteries
Dec 17, 2015 19:22:24 #
I want to get a backup battery for a Nikon D7100. Are off brands good enough, assuming the electrical values are proper?
Dec 17, 2015 19:26:38 #
Dec 17, 2015 19:32:57 #
I find that the no label batteries don't hold a charge as well as the Brand label, that said I have several and I find them worth the money as in some cases they are 4 to 5 times less than branded product. Nikon does not make batteries so some one makes that exact battery without the Nikon label. Check out Ebay and Amazon.
Dec 17, 2015 19:56:25 #
B&H added an off brand battery to some other goodies when I bought a Nikon camera. I use them interchangeably. Even well known branded batteries may be only assembling the cells that are manufactured by someone else.
Keep in mind that batteries that look alike, with the same electrical specs may have slightly different pin configuration. What you get, must be specified for your camera.
Without third party batteries, most cordless power tools would be throw away once the battery dies.
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Keep in mind that batteries that look alike, with the same electrical specs may have slightly different pin configuration. What you get, must be specified for your camera.
Without third party batteries, most cordless power tools would be throw away once the battery dies.
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Dec 17, 2015 20:07:01 #
skywolf wrote:
I want to get a backup battery for a Nikon D7100. Are off brands good enough, assuming the electrical values are proper?
You need to make sure that the battery is chipped and guaranteed will work in the D7100 - if you go cheap the battery will fit, but the camera will not turn on.
I have had a WASABI battery for my D7100 for quite a while now - it has always charged fully and works fine in my D7100.
Dec 17, 2015 20:21:16 #
I have both Nikon and Wasabi spares for both D 750 and DF. Unlike some other off brands I have bought, there does not seem to be a performance difference in camera with Wasabi.
Side benefit -- if you buy a Wasabi package deal, you get a smaller, quicker (IMO) charger that also goes green light when charge is complete. It comes with a car cord and a euro plug adapter. Pretty good deal.
Side benefit -- if you buy a Wasabi package deal, you get a smaller, quicker (IMO) charger that also goes green light when charge is complete. It comes with a car cord and a euro plug adapter. Pretty good deal.
Dec 17, 2015 21:50:43 #
I have three Lenmar batteries for my Canon (and one Canon OEM). They have worked great for two or three years so far.
Dec 18, 2015 00:08:18 #
Wasabi says they only use Japanese cells in their batteries. Supposedly from the same companies that make them for the OEM batteries. There are really very few companies that make the guts for batteries in any kind of volume.
I have Wasabi batteries for 4 different cameras and some cordless phones. No problems so far over a few years.
google Wasabi Power battery for Nikon D7100 it should lead you to Amazon which is where I get mine. $41.99 for 2 with a charger for your Nikon
I have Wasabi batteries for 4 different cameras and some cordless phones. No problems so far over a few years.
google Wasabi Power battery for Nikon D7100 it should lead you to Amazon which is where I get mine. $41.99 for 2 with a charger for your Nikon
Dec 18, 2015 04:58:20 #
skywolf wrote:
I want to get a backup battery for a Nikon D7100. Are off brands good enough, assuming the electrical values are proper?
Do you really think you are saving anything by saving $12-$15 on a battery? They usually hold less charge, and some have been known to damage the camera, etc - which Nikon will not cover. Use Nikon's batteries.
Dec 18, 2015 06:18:21 #
skywolf wrote:
I want to get a backup battery for a Nikon D7100. Are off brands good enough, assuming the electrical values are proper?
I've been using them for years - lots of Wasabies - with no problems. From an article I read recently, if a battery starts to swell, get rid of it - safely. Swelling can be a sign of internal problems that can lead to an explosion or fire.
Dec 18, 2015 06:26:29 #
skywolf wrote:
I want to get a backup battery for a Nikon D7100. Are off brands good enough, assuming the electrical values are proper?
Nikon will not honor the warranty if they find that you used an off brand battery. Their first response will be to put a Nikon battery in and try again. If the off brand battery swells or leaks, Nikon will void the warranty completely.
I bought my Nikon D7100 from B&H and it came with a Watson battery in addition to the Nikon. The Nikon will shoot between 1/3 and 1/2 more shots than the Watson without recharging. I purchased 2 more Nikon batteries and the Watson is my emergency if I need a fourth while the others recharge. By the way, Canon has similar concerns about third party batteries.
Dec 18, 2015 06:29:02 #
As long as the third party batteries use Panasonic cells they should perform as well as the OEM version. Some of the reputable third party sellers will divulge the cell manufacturer.
Dec 18, 2015 06:41:22 #
I have a Promaster for my D7200 and works great and haven't had any issues with it.
Dec 18, 2015 07:02:50 #
Gene51 wrote:
Do you really think you are saving anything by saving $12-$15 on a battery? They usually hold less charge, and some have been known to damage the camera, etc - which Nikon will not cover. Use Nikon's batteries.
Twelve to fifteen dollars? We are talking fifty to sixty dollars cheaper. That is a real difference and better bang for the buck
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Dec 18, 2015 07:06:22 #
Capn_Dave wrote:
Twelve to fifteen dollars? We are talking fifty to sixty dollars cheaper. That is a real difference and better bang for the buck
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Remember that some of Nikon's own batteries historically have damaged their cameras. There are many third party batteries that use the same cells and control circuits as the OEM batteries from Nikon. You're fine if you stick with a name brand third party battery and they typically cost about 50-60% less than the Nikon branded batteries.
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